About Us
Not your typical chamber music organization.
Mallarmé Music is a flexible collective of professional musicians based in Durham, North Carolina, whose mission is to enrich the lives of the community through outstanding chamber music performance.
The organization distinguishes itself in the community by its innovative educational programs, its commitment to creative collaboration with other organizations, its creation of significant new work, and its dedication to serve a diverse population.
Our Story
We’re a 43-year-old music organization that specializes in chamber music and bold collaborations with other art forms. Every concert is different. Every program is different. That’s by design.
Our performers are world class performance who are members of our community. They are freelance players, NC Symphony musicians, professors and opera singers, all who you might also see at the grocery store.
From Baroque to Bernstein, Motown to contemporary jazz — we believe great music shouldn’t be locked into a single genre or a single room. We perform in churches, neighborhood bars and university halls. Wherever the music fits.
We welcome you to join us!
Our Mission
Mallarmé Music celebrates the collaborative spirit of chamber music to create inspirational performances and innovative educational programs. We build meaningful partnerships with musicians and artists of other disciplines, create new works and perform in diverse venues to audiences throughout the Triangle region of North Carolina.
Music is the expression of the movement of the waters, the play of curves described by changing breezes.
— Stéphane Mallarmé
Education Programs
We work with organizations, public schools and University music departments to present our guest artists in master classes, clinics and performances.
Inclusion & Diversity
Mallarmé embraces diversity expanding on the definition of chamber music. Discover new voices, fresh perspectives and artists who reflect our community.
Interdisciplinary Collaborations
We partner with visual artists, dancers, theaters, and community groups to create concerts that push at the edges of what a "classical music performance" can be.
Suzanne Rousso
Artistic Director
Suzanne has led Mallarmé Music for nearly two decades, shaping it into one of the Triangle’s most beloved and adventurous chamber music organizations. Her vision runs through every concert we produce.
Our Leadship
2026–27 Board of Directors & Staff
Our Leadship
Suzanne Rousso
Artistic Director
Suzanne has led Mallarmé Music for nearly two decades, shaping it into one of the Triangle’s most beloved and adventurous chamber music organizations. Her vision runs through every concert we produce.
2026–27 Board of Directors & Staff